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Kelsea Ballerini scores 2 Academy of Country Music nominations

Published

February 1, 2016

Ballerini is in the running for “Female Vocalist of the Year,” as well as for “New Female Vocalist of the Year.”

Overjoyed, the country darling shared her excitement on her social networks. “Oh my God. This is unreal,” she posted. “I don’t even know what to say. Thank you.”

Her breakthrough single “Love Me Like You Mean It” reached the top of the Billboard country charts and it was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In addition, her follow-up single, “Dibs,” is in the Top 10 and climbing.

Ballerini is gearing up for her first tour to Australia this March, where she is going to perform at the Country CMC Rocks Festival. She has shared the stage with such musical acts in country as Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. This summer, she will be touring with hit country trio Rascal Flatts.

To learn more about country singer Kelsea Ballerini, check out her official website.

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Written By Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 23,000 original articles over the past 19 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.